Sex Appeal (2014)
Original title: 寒蟬效應
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Huihua, a music school freshman, is raped by Professor Lee. She files a suit against him with the help of another professor, who involves his attorney friend, Fang Anyu. As the film focuses on the secondary abuse inflicted on Huihua, it narrows in on the characters’ inner lives. Why does Fang Anyu defend Huihua while his marriage crumbles? Why does attorney Lin so actively defend her husband? Above all, Huihua’s complex psyche is evident in the words, "I may have loved Professor Lee," changes the film into something beyond a simple courtroom drama.
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Amber Kuo Tsai-ChiehHuihua
Vivian HsuFang Anyu
Leon DaiProfessor Lee
Alyssa Chia Ching-Wen
Ko Su-yun
Jade Chou
Yu-Tung HsiaWang Yu-Hung's sisterKelly KoKeywords
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What is Sex Appeal about?
Huihua, a music school freshman, is raped by Professor Lee. She files a suit against him with the help of another professor, who involves his attorney friend, Fang Anyu. As the film focuses on the secondary abuse inflicted on Huihua, it narrows in on the characters’ inner lives. Why does Fang Anyu defend Huihua while his marriage crumbles? Why does attorney Lin so actively defend her husband? Above all, Huihua’s complex psyche is evident in the words, "I may have loved Professor Lee," changes the film into something beyond a simple courtroom drama.
How long is Sex Appeal?
Sex Appeal has a runtime of 110 minutes.